I tend to agree with you Chris, something just looks a bit "off" about the whole piece. Question for you coin folks... Many of these medals are...
There are a few artists I really watch for, Chaplain is one of them. Almost everything he did was wonderful. Here's another one: [img] [img] Dave
Yes, my understanding is JC Chaplain did both sides of the medal. Some bio info: Jules-Clément ChaplainJules-Clément Chaplain (July 12, 1839 –...
I can't help, unfortunately. A good friend gave it to me, probably 15 years ago. I have no idea where he got it... Dave
Just because it's illegal doesn't mean they don't want to collect the taxes on it :) [ATTACH]
That's probably a nice trophy in someone's Strait Settlements collection. Interesting that the seller doesn't mention the serial #1 - or did I...
Morocco P-46, just in today. Hard to find these in nice shape... [img] [img] Dave
Head's up John, you're posting in the paper money forum... I'm sure there is a similar thread in one of the coin forums that would be a better...
That's a neat collecting theme. I suspect there are quite a few more dragons available if you check around. One that crops up on the forum...
I *think* the probability of a 9-digit radar is 99999/999999999, or about 1/10,000. There is no "GEM" in international grading standards. It (to...
[img] [img] No, can't imagine why either.... Dave
That is one of my favorite french notes. The detail on the back is wonderful. Dave
Easily $20K USD or more in decent condition. And like you say, you can't find them. Here another note from Lebanon, a bit more available: [img]...
Thanks Lettow and Petronius for your descriptions of banknote printing during occupation, I appreciate it! Dave
That Algerian piece is really nice.
Now I'm more confused :) So Petronious says there are "Vichy notes" and "Occupied France notes", though you say they were all issued by BdF, and...
Petronius, This is quite interesting. I haven't seen this distinction of notes issued under Vichy vs Free France before. What is the source of...
Hopefully the petition includes a footnote stating the petitioners will pay for the cost of the audit? Dave
It's the same as any collectible. You own it, you do whatever you want with it, but if you sell it, you'd better tell the buyer what you've done...
Here's a link to some of my French medals - http://www.go-fast.org/exonumia/ Dave
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